Harman-Kardon AVR 147 owner manual Rear Panel Connections

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Rear Panel Connections

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￿AM Antenna

￿FM Antenna

￿Tape Inputs

￿Tape Outputs

￿Subwoofer Output

￿DVD Audio Inputs

￿CD Inputs

￿Video 1 Audio Outputs

￿ DMP Connector

￿6-Channel Direct Inputs

￿Digital Audio Outputs

￿ Video Monitor Outputs

￿ Video 2 Audio Inputs

￿ DVD Video Inputs

￿ Coaxial Digital Inputs

￿ Front Speaker Outputs

￿ Video 2 Video Inputs

￿ Center Speaker Outputs

￿ Video 1 Video Outputs

￿ Surround Speaker Outputs

￿ Video 1 Video Inputs

￿ Switched AC Accessory Outlet

￿ Optical Digital Inputs

￿ Video 1 Audio Inputs

￿ RS-232

Serial Port

￿ AC Power Cord

￿ RS-232

Mode

￿ Video 2 Component Video Inputs

RS-232

Reset

￿ Component Video Outputs

! HDMI Inputs

￿ Video 1 Component Video Inputs

" HDMI Output

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec- tions for multichannel input/output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows:

Front Left:

White

Front Right:

Red

Center:

Green

Surround Left:

Blue

Surround Right:

Gray

Surround Back Left:

Brown

Surround Back Right:

Tan

Subwoofer (LFE):

Purple

Digital Audio:

Orange

Composite Video:

Yellow

Component Video “Y”:

Green

Component Video “Pr”:

Red

Component Video “Pb”:

Blue

￿AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

￿FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

￿Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

￿Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

￿Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

￿DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio or video source.

￿CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer or any other audio source.

￿Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

￿ Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector: With the AVR 147 turned off, con- nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon

to this proprietary connector, and the other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the Digital Media Player source is selected, you may view your iPod’s control and navigation messages on your video display (if one is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs ￿), and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines Ò. You may navigate the iPod and select tracks for playback using the

⁄/¤/‹/› Buttons DE , the

Set Button F and Transport Controls P on your AVR remote. See page 37 for more information.

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Contents AVR 147 Audio/ Video Receiver Declaration of Conformity Table of ContentsFront panel analog A/V inputs Description and FeaturesIntroduction Five channels of high-current amplificationImportant Safety Information Safety InformationUnpacking Front Panel Controls Headphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input IndicatorSee page 35 for more information on the Channel Indicators # Preset Stations Selector Press thisDigital Input Selector When playing a Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions See page 23-24 for more information Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Video Equipment ConnectionsScart A/V Connections Hdmi ConnectionsImportant Notes for S-Video connections Power ConnectionsAC Power Connections Important Note for Adapter CablesSpeaker Selection Speaker PlacementFirst Turn On System ConfigurationUsing the On-Screen Display System SetupCoax Input SetupSource Input Default Digital Audio Input › Navigation ButtonSurround Setup ‹/› Navigation Buttons E Configuring the Surround Off Stereo ModesNight Mode Settings Stereo-Direct Bypass ModeStereo-Digital Mode Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQTo take advantage of this feature, press System Configuration Speaker Setup Manual SetupSet Button F System Configuration Subwoofer Delay Settings ‹/› Navigation Buttons E to choose the appropriate setting¤ Button D once to move to the next line ‹ / › Navigation Button E to enter Output Level AdjustmentUntil the word OFF appears to stop the test tone Volume until you can hear the test noise clearlyWhen all channels have the same output level Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted videoSystem Configuration Operation Surround Mode ChartMaximum bass impact Main speakers and a subwoofer Dolby 3 StereoReference WideChannel Direct Input Controls and Use of HeadphonesBasic Operation Source SelectionUntil Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò Surround Mode SelectionDigital Audio Playback Repeatedly to scroll through the list of available modesSelecting a Digital Source Surround Mode TypesDigital Bitstream Indicators PCM Audio PlaybackIncoming Bitstream Speaker/Channel IndicatorsPCM Playback Indications See FigureIncoming Signal Available Surround Modes Night ModeIncoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes Tape Recording UsingDim Function Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsMemory Backup To change the output levelFront-Panel-Display Fade System SetupTurn On Volume Level Semi-OSD SettingsTo exit the menu system Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Full-OSD Background ColorBasic Tuner Operation Tuner OperationProgram Search PTY RDS TuningRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsDirect Code Entry Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote with Codes Code ReadoutMacro Programming Volume Punch-ThroughProgrammed Device Functions Button , followed by the same Input Resetting the Remote MemoryChannel Control Punch-Through Followed by the AVR Input SelectorDVD Function ListAVR DVD Remote sensor Ú is obscured Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Power Switch 1 is pushedTechnical Specifications Video Comp VCenter Speaker Size Table A4 Source Input Settings Harman Consumer Group, Inc
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The Harman-Kardon AVR 147 is an entry-level receiver designed for those who seek quality audio and video experiences without overcomplicating their setup. This model is part of Harman-Kardon's well-known line of audio-video receivers, designed to provide an immersive home theater experience.

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